Then attach the second 1x3 to the opposite side of the cutout.
Patching wall mount holes.
Coarse grade screws for wood.
Patch a big hole in 9 steps.
You will need to remove all of the damaged area while making sure to not expand the damage.
Bob shows how to fix holes in walls caused by fasteners such as toggle bolts molly bolts and anchors.
After cutting a.
Place drywall piece over the damaged area image 1 and trace around it with a pencil image 2.
Fixing a large hole in a lath and plaster wall 1.
Smooth a thin layer of drywall patching compound around the exterior of the large hole.
Insert the patch into the hole and smooth the overhanging paper margin onto the patching compound which.
Gather and purchase your materials.
It s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound but for dime size and larger drywall repairs and for holes that are deep it s best to use a joint compound that sets up by a chemical reaction these are available in powder form with setting times ranging from five to 90 minutes.
For holes that don t extend to studs on either side you will need to reinforce the hole.
Get your supplies together before you begin.
Start by cutting the ragged hole into a neat square or rectangle.
Slip one of the 1x3s into the wall cavity and screw it to the edge of the cutout.